K I A R A I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside the window. Damon was still asleep, his arm draped possessively over me. For a moment, I forgot about everything else. For a moment, it was just us. I carefully slipped out of bed, not wanting to wake him. I needed some fresh air. I put on a silk robe and walked out onto the balcony that overlooked the back gardens. There was a knock on the door. "Alpha, Luna… breakfast is ready." Alice’s voice was hesitant. "The… your mother requested to have it together with you both in the dining room." "I'll be down in a minute, Alice. Thank you," I said. "We can just eat in here," Damon said, walking up behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist. He had that sleep satisfied look that made my heart flutter. "We can't hide from them

